Subject: Advanced Animal Science Calendar : Timeframe: 1 st 9 Weeks Level/Grade: 9-12 Unit A Knowledge of the employability characteristics of a successful worker Unit B Demonstration of principles Unit C Application of the principles of genetics and breeding to livestock improvement
Unit A Objectives: Identify characteristics of a successful entrepreneur; Develop skills in planning and organizing work; Apply required methods and sequences when performing tasks; Select relevant goal-related activities and rank them in order of importance; Examine the benefits of adopting new technology in agricultural applications; Identify proper safety procedures; and Identify types of supervised agricultural experience activities. Unit A Lessons: Students will identify various careers in the Agricultural field. Students will plan and manage supervised agricultural experience programs. Unit B Objectives: Define terms related to visual appraisal of live animals Research visual appraisal of live animals Define terms related to visual appraisal of livestock carcasses Research livestock carcass evaluation Performance test various classes of livestock Discuss factors influencing meat consumption trends in various countries Define domestication Differentiate between domesticated and feral Research other animals considered for domesticated animals List factors considered in selecting livestock breeds Discuss trends in breeding Identify various breeds of livestock Unit B Lessons: Students will evaluate various classes of live animals using traditional and modern methods Students will explain the effect of meat consumption on human health Students will research new livestock breeds Students will list various uses of animals and animal products Students will research horse breeds and methods of selection Unit C Objectives: After competing the topic(s), the student shall be able to: Define terms related to animal reproductive cycles Examine breeding seasons of domesticated animals Define terms related to pregnancy and parturition Identify stages of pregnancy Explain stages of parturition Research pregnancy and parturition Define terms related to mating systems Explain steps in transferring embryos Recognize technologies supporting embryo transfer Research embryo transfer Analyze genes and their primary functions
Activity Type: Lecture & Notes Oral questions Group activities Individual work Materials: Pen Paper Notebook Textbook Computer Internet TEKS: 119.12 c-3-a c-1-a c-2-a c-3-b c-1-d c-2-b c-3-d c-1-b c-3-c c-1-c c-3-e c-1-e c-2-d c-2-c SE Modifications: Extra Assistance Extended Time Shortened Assignments Resources: IMS materials FFA Web Based Recordbook Agednet Website TA TEKS: Promethean Board Elmo projector Computers Internet GT Modifications: N/A Evaluation Methods: Worksheets Quizzes Class Discussion Exam
Subject: Advanced Animal Science Calendar : Timeframe: 2 nd 9 Weeks Level/Grade: Secondary Unit D Examination of animal anatomy and physiology in livestock species Unit E Recognition of policies and issues in animal science Unit F Discussion of Slaughter in livestock animals
Unit D Objectives: Identify the parts in the dorsal section of an animals external anatomy Know the parts in the ventral section of an animals external anatomy Recognize the parts in the caudal section of an animals external anatomy Distinguish among the structures of the skin Define terms related to skeletal systems of domesticated animals List the three general parts of a vertebrate s skeletal system Research skeletal systems of domesticated animals Define terms common to circulatory systems of domesticated animals Identify the lymphatic system and its functions Discuss the heart and its functions Discuss the urinary systems of domesticated animals Define terms associated with epithelial, connective, and muscle tissues of domesticated animals Define terms related to disease and disease management Identify causes and symptoms of diseases in animals Define terms related to parasitology Unit D Lessons: Students will identify the layers of the bone Students will research nervous systems of domesticated animals Students will discuss ways to prevent and control disease in animals Students will research vaccination and immunization techniques Unit E Objectives: Discuss the major areas of animal health improvement Define terms used in biotechnology applications Distinguish between bioengineered vaccines and traditional vaccines Discuss use of biotechnology relative to improving animal reproduction Define terms associated with animal welfare Discuss factory farming Research legal issues related to inhumane treatment of animals Research environmental physiology Explain the ruminant digestive system Research digestive systems of domesticated animals Define terms related to livestock nutrition and feedstuffs Recognize classes and feeding values of concentrate feeds Know general guidelines for feeding different species of livestock Recognize importance of research and development in the animal and food industries Unit E Lessons: Students will explain the importance in developing vaccines for certain animal diseases Students will debate issues related to ethical questions posed by new technologies in animal science Students will list essentials of a good feed ration for livestock Students will identify current research undertaken in animal science and food technology Unit F Objectives:
Activity Type: Lecture & Notes Oral questions Group activities Individual work Materials: Pen Paper Notebook Textbook TEKS: 119.12 c-4-a c-5-b c-6-b c-4-b c-5-c c-6-c c-4-c c-5-d c-6-d c-4-d c-5-e c-5-a c-6-a SE Modifications: Extra Assistance Extended Time Shortened Assignments Resources: IMS materials FFA Web Based Recordbook Agednet Website TA TEKS: Promethean Board Computers Internet Elmo projector GT Modifications: N/A Evaluation Methods: Worksheets Quizzes Class Discussion Exam